Huge congratulations to Steve Cox for winning the 4Guys Autobarn Fast & Furious Racing draw at Hampton Downs. Steve was chosen out of 80 people to win this 750HP Chevy Camaro. Hopefully you might see it around the track!

"Huge thanks to 4 Guys Auto Barn and Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park for supporting the Fast and Furious Racing - and giving away this 2014 Supercharged Camaro to one lucky entrant - even better that that entrant is me! Awesome and I love it already 🎉🎉🎉"

​Over the weekend of Jan 13/14, Hampton Downs will celebrate all things Bathurst. A host of stars from the past & present will be in attendance and we have confirmed a Plethora of Bathurst Pedigree cars. All have a special connection to the iconic Australian racetrack – Mt Panorama.“Bathurst holds a special place in the hearts of everyone involved in motorsport in New Zealand and Australia. Everyone has their favourite Bathurst moment and some of the best drivers in this part of the world made a name for themselves around Mount Panorama including legends of the sport like Peter Brock, Dick Johnson and Jim Richards,” says owner of Hampton Downs, Tony Quinn.“The festival will still celebrate classic cars but there will be a big emphasis on Ford and Holden and other cars synonymous with Bathurst.”A field of Bathurst pedigree cars will be the feature attraction of the event alongside crowd favourites, Central Muscle Cars.There will also be exhibition laps, featuring iconic cars and our star drivers.Jim Richards, Steve Richards, Craig Lowndes, Greg Murphy, John Bowe and Paul Radisich will be there and look out for Shane van Gisbergen and others who have driven at Bathurst at the Hampton Downs Bathurst festival.Here’s the line up….

Historic Touring Car (NZ) Association will bring a large grid of iconic period correct Bathurst cars. Fans can expect to see a broad range of Super Tourer models in a 23-strong field, from the popular E30 and E36 BMW 3-series models to the later model Honda Accords, Nissan Primeras and Volvo S40s.

Central Muscle Cars to celebrate the era to the end of the 70’s when V8 muscle was the only way to go

Bathurst Revival will be a chance for those cars and drivers that have a connection with Bathurst to race on track in a selection of different formatted races.

Formula Libra and Sportscars will bring an eclectic mix of open top racecars to the track that have provided so much entertainment over the years of Australasian motorsport

Historic Formula Ford have always been a great proving ground for all drivers and will give a true experience of slipstream battles

HD Auto track drive sessions will be available to our existing and new members, so they too can take their cars on track

Car Club cruise session are a non-helmet, 100kph limited drive session which will allow members of the various local car club to have a chance to drive on Hampton Downs International circuit.

Muscle Car Show n Shine, looking for 50 of the best cars to display.

THREE WAYS TO GET YOUR CAR ON TRACK at Legends of Bathurst

Race your car with other Bathurst pedigree & muscle cars in the Bathurst Revival Muscle field on full the International Circuit – format includes practice, qualifying and three races.

Drive your car in our Bathurst Muscle exhibition category. We have allocated slots throughout the weekend for exhibition cars to head out on track and enjoy a few laps at a pace that suits.

Sign up for our casual track sessions – this evolutionary concept gives enthusiasts, who do not have a race licence or roll cage, the opportunity to get out on track regularly each day in dedicated time slots, at different speeds.

Muscle cars built their reputation on big engines, smoky burnouts and prowess at the drag strip. Some made good on race tracks, although the muscle car golden era was short-lived and yet the nameplates milked the glory for decades. Nowadays, we’re in another golden era, with the 700-horse Hellcat, the Shelby GT350 and now the new Camaro ZL1.

Click Here to see what New Zea;and Autocar had to say about our Chev ZL1

Chevrolet is about to reignite the legendary Pony Car Wars with the release of the 2017 Camaro, 50 years after it took the world by storm with its launch of the 1965 Chevrolet Camaro.

The Camaro, which went on sale on 29 September 1966, was Chevrolet’s answer to the hugely popular Ford Mustang which had been released a couple of years before, in April 1964, taking General Motors by surprise and sending them into a frenzy of production to come up with a comparable sports car.

In a little over two years from planning to production, GM had their 1965 Chevrolet Camaro in showrooms and it was set become the Ford Mustang’s most intense rival for the next five decades.

Competition was hot, as Ford sold an astounding 680,995 Mustangs in its first model year. By comparison, 285,748 Camaros were sold in its release year of 1967, despite Chevrolet undercutting the Mustang in price, with the base price of a Camaro at $US2,466, compared to the cheapest Mustang which was $US2,510.

Five generations later, going into its sixth, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is still the Ford Mustang’s chief rival. With Ford recently revamping the Mustang for its own 50th anniversary, the Pony Car Wars won’t be slowing down any time soon.

If you’re looking for a Chevy Camaro, or indeed its rival the Ford Mustang, keep your eye on 4Guys Autobarn on Arthur Porter Drive in Hamilton.

by MediaPASince 1998 4Guys Autobarn has been Hamilton’s trusted leader for providing quality vehicles in the region.

Following the amalgamation of 4Guys Autobarn and their subsidiary Autozone, 4Guys Autobarn’s new dealership makes Hamilton the home of one of New Zealand’s largest car sales yards. “We are proud to have one of the largest car sales yards in New Zealand, with such a diverse range of stock,” says Monte Wells, CEO of 4Guys Autobarn.

A continuous stock of Hatchbacks, Family Wagons, Station Wagons, Sedans, SUV’s, 4x4’s, Utes, Sports Cars and special American vehicles, means that there is something there for everyone.

With a yard capable of holding 400 quality vehicles, we have become New Zealand’s first Supermarket for cars…it means there is something to suit most budgets,” says Monte Wells.“Our expert and friendly team have more than 20 years of trading in Hamilton under their belt. We always strive to provide a casual, hassle free environment with a focus on enthusiasm and empathy for our customers,” adds Monte.

4Guys Autobarn’s management boasts over 30 years experience in the automotive industry, specialising in sales management and importing vehicles. 4Guys Autobarn have a stellar and expert staff in their ranks that are committed to giving you the best advice and the right car every time.

4Guys Autobarn have been a staple of New Zealand’s car sales industry from the outset, growing from a 60 car dealership to one of New Zealand’s largest.

4Guys Autobarn are also New Zealand’s largest importer and stockist of special American vehicles. With specialised independent buyers in the USA, 4Guys Autobarn is committed to sourcing the best vehicles at the right price.

Special vehicles that are regularly stocked include late model Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, Corvettes, Camaros, Vipers and Cadillacs, which are gaining an increasing presence of New Zealand roads. 4Guys Autobarn works closely with the New Zealand Transport Authority to manage the Left-Hand Drive Permit application process.For a friendly and expert service and a range of top quality vehicles you can’t beat the team at 4Guys Autobarn.

Trading in your old car used to be a tense process, fraught with complicated paperwork and awkward offers. That’s no longer the case, especially with 4Guys Autobarn, who will trade in almost anything to help you get into the vehicle of your dreams.

“We have traded some bizarre things and people are usually surprised at what we will consider or even take,” says Sales Manager Corey Bell-Derikx.

If you’ve driven past 4Guys Autobarn’s new premises on Arthur Porter Drive, Te Rapa, you’re bound to have swooned over some of the vehicles they have on offer.

Being one of New Zealand’s largest used car sales yards, they have a stock of more than 400 quality vehicles, including American muscle, sports cars, hatchbacks, sedans, wagons, SUVs, 4x4s and utes.

Corey Bell-Derikx says 4Guys will give any customer the opportunity to present any vehicle to consider for a trade in - and they mean any vehicle.

“It can just take some people thinking outside of the square to get into something they have dreamed about since they were young”, says Mr Bell-Derikx.

“Whether people want to trade in multiple vehicles, we will consider any situation. It just takes a bit more time to value each one. We recently traded three vehicles on a vehicle worth in excess of 120,000 but by using those vehicles he only paid a small sum of cash.”

Mr Bell-Derikx says he and the team at 4Guys encourage customers to bring in any of their old ‘toys’ they are willing to part with.

“In those situations we just need to know the history of the vehicle and then we will consult specialists in those fields.”

“If someone wants to get into their dream car, boat or motorhome, bring us any situation so we can consider it.

“It can usually be completed within the day just using identification numbers and photos.”

4Guys Autobarn has scooped one of the first ever run of the 2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve Auto 5.0L Turbo Diesel 4x4 Double Cab.

“This is a major step for Nissan and the world,” says 4Guys Autobarn’s Monte Wells, “as this is the world’s first 1500 sized V8 Turbo Cummins Diesel Utility, making the Titan XD Platinum Reserve Nissan’s flagship model.”

“It’s the first run of this model ever produced and is only available in left hand drive so it is competition for the other big American trucks we have. It’s the first V8 Turbo Diesel 1500-sized model in the world so it’s especially unique in New Zealand.”

4Guys Autobarn is conveniently located on Arthur Porter Drive, behind The Base, adjacent to access points to the Waikato Expressway running north and south. It is one of the largest used car sales yards in New Zealand and boasts a range of more than 400 vehicles. Although they are well known for their stock of American Muscle cars, they have a wide range of other vehicles.

“We have regularly stocked large American trucks such as the range of Ford 150 Raptors, F250s, F350s, GMC Denalis, Dodge Ram 1500s and 2500s and Chevrolet Silverados,” says Mr Wells. “All of these we can source to order”.

“Our purpose is to serve the market that wants this sized vehicle. We make it a reality by having all of these vehicles available in New Zealand and converted to right-hand drive to be fully compliant in New Zealand”.

Mr Wells says he believes the Nissan Titan trucks will be easy to find homes for in New Zealand.

“Nissan has been a staple in the New Zealand market for decades,” he says, “so we expect the Titan is something people will quickly become familiar with.”

“We will certainly be bringing more of these in and we’re interested to see how they stack up against the typical big American trucks”.

Hamilton’s 4Guys Autobarn has been New Zealand’s home for American Special Vehicles for more than 20 years.

American trucks have been a regular product which 4Guys Autobarn has been supplying to New Zealand customers over that time. The likes of Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F250 and GMC Denali have found their way onto New Zealand roads with industry-leading Right Hand Drive Conversions.

Also known as re-engineering or re-manufacturing, a Right Hand Drive Conversion can take several weeks and involve serious technology to produce factory-quality results with a reliable and robust finish. 4Guys Autobarn has worked in conjunction with Eagle Automotive, who pioneered the technology. This expertise has allowed offshore rivals to borrow the technology to produce similar results for American Imports in Australia.

4Guys Autobarn’s CEO Monte Wells says although this technology is a genuine New Zealand product, it is now being copied by overseas companies.

“Some competitors have surfaced,” says Mr Wells, “who focus only on particular makes of American trucks with conversions being completed in Australia using borrowed technology which makes them appear similar to the product we have been producing here for decades”.

“The ability to produce top results across all the major truck brands and models with longevity to back it up, gives our trucks a bit more authenticity and credibility that we've developed with our customers over time,” he says.

4Guys Autobarn’s relationship with the USA has been developed extensively over the years, bringing in the latest and greatest America has to offer.

Earlier this year 4Guys brought the first Nissan Titan XD V8 Turbo diesel into New Zealand, as well as the first Dodge Hellcat, Corvette C7R and other major brands in previous years.

4Guys Autobarn is one of New Zealand’s largest sales yards, with a stock of more than 400 quality vehicles, including American muscle, Sports cars, Hatchbacks, Sedans, Wagons, SUVs, 4x4s and Utes, boats and campers. ​

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Phone: (07) 849 008320 Arthur Porter Drive, Avalon, Hamilton

4Guys Autobarn is one of the largest used car sales yards in New Zealand. With a stock boasting over 400 quality vehicles, including American muscle, Sports cars, Hatchbacks, Sedans, Wagons, SUV's, 4x4's and Utes.